Special Programs

Provide recreation services for individuals who have disabilities that focus on the participant’s abilities, rather than disabilities, and encourage people to attain their optimal level of independent leisure functioning.

BUDDY SOCCER

This basic sport skills program offers opportunities for children with and without disabilities to learn and play together. Social skills, teamwork, coordination, and balance are promoted while sport skills are taught. CR Fee: $7.50 NCR Fee: $12.50 LYON PARK Sep 10-Oct 8 Sa 10am-11am 16923 Age: 3-4 16924 Age: 6-7

CHALLENGER FLAG FOOTBALL

The league offers opportunities for individuals with disabilities to gain skills and knowledge of flag football. It focuses on improving social and athletic skills as well as teamwork. The league is sponsored by the Carolina Panthers. Age: 7-24 No Cost OLD CHAPEL HILL ROAD 17273 Sep 14-Oct 21 W,F 6:30pm-7:30pm

SENSORY ARTS & CRAFTS

Come and engage in a “Sensational” journey throughout this creative experience. Participants will have the chance to create art projects that engage their senses of touch, sight, and smell. Age: 18 and up CR Fee: $12 NCR Fee: $17 CFLRC AT LYON PARK 17293 Oct 10-Nov 7 M 10:30am-11:15am

VIRTUAL BINGO

Join us for a game of bingo! You can play online or print out a card. It’s a slower-paced game but all are welcome to participate! The program is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Participants will be emailed the Zoom link and the link for the online Bingo cards 24 hours prior to the start of the program. Age: 16 and up No Cost VIRTUAL ONLINE - ZOOM 16935 Sep 15 Th 12pm-1pm 16936 Sep 22 Th 12pm-1pm 16937 Sep 29 Th 12pm-1pm 16938 Oct 6 Th 12pm-1pm 16939 Oct 13 Th 12pm-1pm 16940 Oct 20 Th 12pm-1pm 16941 Oct 27 Th 12pm-1pm 16942 Nov 3 Th 12pm-1pm 16943 Nov 10 Th 12pm-1pm 16944 Nov 17 Th 12pm-1pm

VIRTUAL BINGO AT NOON

Join us for a game of bingo! You can play online or print out a card. It’s a slower-paced game but all are welcome to participate! The program is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Participants will be emailed the Zoom link and the link for the online bingo cards 24 hours prior to the start of the program. Age: 16 and up No Cost VIRTUAL ONLINE - ZOOM 16925 Sep 12 M 12pm-1pm 16926 Sep 19 M 12pm-1pm 16927 Sep 26 M 12pm-1pm 16928 Oct 3 M 12pm-1pm 16929 Oct 10 M 12pm-1pm 16930 Oct 17 M 12pm-1pm 16931 Oct 24 M 12pm-1pm 16932 Oct 31 M 12pm-1pm 16933 Nov 7 M 12pm-1pm 16934 Nov 14 M 12pm-1pm

Join us as we channel our inner Bob Ross and create our very own masterpieces. This program is for individuals with disabilities, but all are welcome! No painting experience is necessary. All supplies for this program will be provided. A separate email will be sent with details of the pick up date and time. Age: 16 and up CR Fee: $6 NCR Fee: $11 VIRTUAL ONLINE - ZOOM 16901 Sep 9 F 5pm-6:30pm 16902 Oct 14 F 5pm-6:30pm

VIRTUAL LAUGH & GIGGLE

Bring your funny stories, jokes and enjoy. This program is designed for individuals with disabilities, but all are welcome to participate! The program is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Participants will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours prior to the start of the program. Age: 16 and up No Cost VIRTUAL ONLINE - ZOOM 16895 Oct 12-Nov 16 W 7pm-7:30pm

VIRTUAL LET’S TALK

Virtual roundtable talk with friends. Bring your stories, questions, jokes and enjoy. This program is designed for individuals with disabilities, but all are welcome to participate! The program is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Participants will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours prior to the start of the program. Age: 16 and up No Cost VIRTUAL ONLINE - ZOOM 16913 Sep 16 F 2pm-2:30pm 16914 Sep 23 F 2pm-2:30pm 16915 Sep 30 F 2pm-2:30pm 16916 Oct 7 F 2pm-2:30pm 16917 Oct 14 F 2pm-2:30pm 16918 Oct 21 F 2pm-2:30pm 16919 Oct 28 F 2pm-2:30pm 16920 Nov 4 F 2pm-2:30pm 16921 Nov 4 F 2pm-2:30pm 16922 Nov 18 F 2pm-2:30pm

VIRTUAL LET’S TALK SPORTS

Participants will talk about different sports and athletes. This program is designed for individuals with disabilities, but all are welcome to participate! The program is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Participants will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours prior to the start of the program. Age: 16 and up No Cost VIRTUAL ONLINE - ZOOM 16903 Sep 12 M 2pm-2:30pm 16904 Sep 19 M 2pm-2:30pm 16905 Sep 26 M 2pm-2:30pm 16906 Oct 3 M 2pm-2:30pm 16907 Oct 10 M 2pm-2:30pm 16908 Oct 17 M 2pm-2:30pm 16909 Oct 24 M 2pm-2:30pm 16910 Oct 31 M 2pm-2:30pm 16911 Nov 7 M 2pm-2:30pm 16912 Nov 14 M 2pm-2:30pm Come show us your musical ear. Listen, guess and sing along to your favorite songs. This program is designed for individuals with disabilities, but all are welcome to participate! Age: 16 and up No Cost VIRTUAL ONLINE - ZOOM 16945 Sep 13 T 11am-11:30am 16946 Sep 20 T 11am-11:30am 16947 Sep 27 T 11am-11:30am 16948 Oct 4 T 11am-11:30am 16949 Oct 11 T 11am-11:30am 16950 Oct 18 T 11am-11:30am 16951 Oct 25 T 11am-11:30am 16952 Nov 1 T 11am-11:30am 16953 Nov 8 T 11am-11:30am 16954 Nov 15 T 11am-11:30am

VIRTUAL OH MY FACTUAL

Learn and share interesting facts about people, places and things! This program is designed for individuals with disabilities, but all are welcome to participate! The program is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Participants will be emailed the Zoom link 24 hours prior to the start of the program. Age: 16 and up No Cost VIRTUAL ONLINE - ZOOM 16894 Oct 12-Nov 16 W 7:30pm-8pm

WE RESOLVE.

TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITIES.

® Marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. U40819, 5/22 Providing opportunities for children to grow and develop lays the foundation for the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. We applaud your efforts to give the young people of our state a great start.

Thank you, Durham Parks and Recreation.

DPR strives to make our programs, services and facilities accessible for all individuals and families, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, martial status, sexual orientation or ability level.